This final rule amends HUD's regulations for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program. In an effort to comply with the President's regulatory reform initiatives, this rule will streamline the regulations by eliminating provisions that are redundant of statutes or are otherwise unnecessary. This final rule will make the ESG regulations clearer and more concise. In addition, this rule will reflect provisions implementing legislation that has amended the program since the last general rule amending the ESG regulations. The legislation has, among other changes to the program: Extended program entitlements to Indian tribes; established new limits on expenditures for specified purposes, including administrative costs, services, and prevention activities; reduced the amount required to be matched by grantees and recipients, especially those non-State recipients that are least capable of meeting matching funds requirements; and mandated habitability standards and required the implementation of procedures to ensure confidentiality of records relating to family violence services.